YEARLY HIGH
9.3860 JPY
YEARLY LOW
8.7103 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
9.0867 JPY

2026 MXN to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the MXN to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 29, valuing the pair at 9.3860. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 6, dropping to 8.7103.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6757 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.8717 to the December average rate of 9.2977, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.80% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 9.3860 was up 7.30% compared to the 2025 peak of 8.7478, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 MXN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 469,301 JPY
2025 Average 390,409 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 435,517 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 33,784.27 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

9.3403
8.8291
JanuMarcMayJuly

MXN to JPY Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 9.0516, compared to 9.2977 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2461 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.0516
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.2977

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.3610 JPY (High: 9.0714 / Low: 8.7103). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1434 JPY (High: 9.3165 / Low: 9.1731).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.3610
June Spread (Stable) ±0.1434

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0849 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0849

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2026: 9.2977) against the same month in 2025 (average: 7.8742), the exchange rate shifted by +1.4235 (+18.08%).

2026 Avg (July) 9.2977
2025 Avg (July) 7.8742

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9.0714 8.7103 8.8717
February 9.1150 8.8715 9.0000
March 9.0856 8.8038 8.9151
April 9.2283 8.9020 9.1214
May 9.1868 8.9877 9.1497
June 9.3165 9.1731 9.2515
July 9.3860 9.2152 9.2977